Janice Nix, 66, is facing manslaughter charges for allegedly scalding five-year-old Andrea Bernard in 1978, leading to the child's death. The incident occurred when Andrea was forced into a hot bath, resulting in severe burns. The Metropolitan Police reopened the case in September 2022 following a report from Andrea's brother, now an adult. In addition to the manslaughter charge, Nix is also accused of cruelty towards her brother during that same period. She appeared briefly in court, confirming her details before being released on bail pending her next court appearance in March.
Nix, aged 66, has been charged with the 1978 manslaughter of five-year-old Andrea Bernard, who suffered fatal scalding injuries after being placed in a hot bath.
The police launched a fresh investigation into Andrea Bernard’s death in September 2022 after it was reported by her now-adult brother, Desmond Bernard.
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